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Run an Application in an SVS Layer

This scenario shows you how to capture application data in a Software Virtualization
Solution layer.

Scenario

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In this scenario, the end user has the following installed:?

  • Microsoft Word

Scenario

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  1. On the managed computer, create the Microsoft Word document

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  1. C:\document\important document.doc.

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  1. In the Altiris Console, select the Tasks tab.

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  1. In the left pane, select Tasks > Security Management > Application Control >
    Windows > Application Control Tasks > Manage Applications.

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  1. In the right pane, click

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  1. Image Added and select Run an application in an SVS layer.

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  1. In Step 1 of the Application Control Wizard, click Next.

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  1. In Step 2, select MS Word as the Include Filter.

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  1. In Step 3, configure the policy details as follows, and click Finish:

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      • Select Enable.

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      • Name - Run Microsoft Word in an SVS layer.

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      • Description - Capture Microsoft Word data in an SVS layer.

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    1. In Microsoft Word, create a document and save it to C:\document\suspect document.doc.

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    1. Close Microsoft Word.

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    1. Verify the document is not visible in Windows Explorer; it has been isolated by the layer.

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    1. Disable the policy and attempt to open the document. The document will no longer exist as the layer is no longer active for Microsoft Word.